Russ Feingold: “What I have found most effective in talking to people, if you mention the issue of campaign finance reform in general…”

“What I have found most effective in talking to people, if you mention the issue of campaign finance reform in general, to use that term, or in the abstract, it is clear to people you are trying to do something that is important. But if you want to make it concrete for them, you have to show the connection between all that money and particular bills coming through here that really don't belong here. This is a great example, the estate tax. The idea that we give this huge tax break to a very few people when there are all these other priorities raises the question in people's minds: Why would elected officials do such a thing? I believe part of the answer is there is just too much money behind this bill.”